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Trading Bay Dining Company

3.5 (14 reviews)
ModerateSalad, Soup, Sandwiches
Closed • 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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Decided to stay inside. Really not fond of bugs.
Gloria L.

Beautiful waterfront dining. Spinach is a must. Delicious . Service is nice and friendly.

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Mark H.

The dock overlooking Trading Bay is fantastic on a warm summer or fall day. It's a great place for a drink or a simple meal. The food is decent, but it is the setting, with all the activity of cottage country, that makes it worth coming. In the winter, come to check out those less sane who take their snowmobiles over the open water under the bridge. Many sink to the bottom. As long as it's not your multi-thousand dollar investment sinking to a watery grave; it's a pretty neat spectacle.

Steak with fried onions on top & side of rice.

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The food was delicious but the service was slow it was a welcoming tropical spot great place for sun or shade

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Farmer's Daughter - inside

Farmer's Daughter

3.7(29 reviews)
26.8 km
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We liked this place so much we returned the following day…read more The first visit I had a quite good iced chocolate chai. (I'm always excited to find chocolate chai.) The berry scone was amazing as well. I wished the tea place we went to the day before in Gravenhurst (Blue Willow Tea Shop) made their scones as good as this. Farmer's Daughter's scones were sweet and didn't need jam. The chocolate chip cookies were fantastic as well. I liked the husband's edamame avocado bean salad. The son got a pasta combo for $18.99. I really liked his mac and cheese; the pasta salad was fine. I wasn't a fan of his peanut butter chocolate chip cookie (too much pb, not enough choc) The daughter really liked her potatoes dauphinois. Her side of roasted cauliflower, mushrooms, and broccoli were fine, but the pierogies were exceptional. This place drains your wallet little by little. I suggested it because I thought it would make sense to have a cheaper lunch but I'm not sure it was. Especially by the time we got dessert. (But it was worth it!) The next day the husband and I had the lentil wrap - he ordered it the first day and was a fan. It was kind of like Amy's brand of samosas but better and fresh. It definitely grows on you. The daughter was not as into her chicken with cornflake breading. The son got the lasagna but thought the previous day's mac n cheese was better.

Lovely little gourmet grocery store and cafe. We picked up a few very tasty homemade rice krispy…read moretreats, a delicious coffee, and some homemade strawberry plum jam. Service was friendly. If they stayed open a little later they could get a lot more service. I walked in 5 minutes before closing and they locked the door behind me. My husband said 6 or 7 people walked up and were turned away in the 10 minutes I was in. Sandwiches looked good, I wish I could spend more time. Lovely baskets and plants as well.

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Farmer's Daughter - We got a raspberry pie!  $14

We got a raspberry pie! $14

Farmer's Daughter - Restaurant portion of the market

Restaurant portion of the market

Farmer's Daughter - Front display of baked goods

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Front display of baked goods

The Oar - Lamorna - The Dry Age Burger

The Oar - Lamorna

4.2(62 reviews)
52.0 km
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I'm a huge fan of farm-to-table restaurants that use local ingredients from farms and suppliers, so…read moreit makes sense that ever since I heard about Lamorna opening, I'd been wanting to try it out. It worked out since I was in the Muskoka area this week. I arrived around 3pm for a late lunch/early dinner and asked for a table for 1. When ordering, I asked if I could order the L, T & T (Lemon, Thyme & Tonic), but substitute the tonic for regular water. She confirmed that it was no problem. Since I also ordered a Mushroom Rotolo and of course the burger, she asked if she should bring the burger out after I was done with the first dish. I requested that it come out when it was ready since I wouldn't be finishing the app dish. After trying some of the Rotolo, I moved it to the side, so she came over and asked if everything was ok. I let her know that it was delicious and also remarked on the chef's creativity of shaping the maitake to look like shrimp! I asked for a box, so she took the plate and packed it for takeout. Then my burger came out! Definitely a must-order off the menu as it's indicated as being available all the time, unlike some of their other dishes that change seasonally. It was a really good burger! Cooked pink and topped with a great combination of condiments. Burger was juicy and meaty. The fries that came with it was also really really good chips -- thick cut, fried to the right crisp. Couldn't finish this either, so asked for it to be packed up as well. Sticky Toffee Pudding was the perfect way to complete my meal. The other must-order is their Sticky Toffee Pudding. Great texture, not overly sweet, and the Earl Grey Ice cream complimented it so well! The server was incredible! Attentive, polite, friendly, and more. After I left, also got a thank you for coming message from the Chef though social media. I thoroughly enjoyed my solo dining experience. Though when going again in the future, hoping to bring a friend or two so that I can try more dishes. Parking was so easy to find (and so close) as there's free street parking in front of the restaurant, but also across the street

I was up in Muskoka and we came here for dinner on a Saturday around 5pm and easily got our choice…read moreof seating but probably best to make a reservation just in case during prime time. I had my initial hesitations thinking it might be some basic pub food. Who knew this restaurant out in Gravenhurst is better than many Toronto restaurants in the city. One of my fav meals in a while. The Oar recently undergone a new concept change to Lamorna. While they still kept the Oar as their name given the familiarity and reputation of the previous restaurant concept, the menu and indoor decor has completely changed with a new chef in the last couple months. The menu is farm to table and it rotates weekly, and I can really taste the difference, which explains the more premium but reasonable price. Note a burger will always be on the menu and we really like their dry age burger, rich and the accompanying (what looks like hand/in-house cut) fries are so delicious, I wouldn't mind ordering more on the side. We also dined at their outdoor patio so our pups could dine with us. They so kindly brought over a water bowl for the dogs too! Towards the end of the meal, chef Ben came out personally to greet us and we can feel the passion and care he puts into his food. We asked about how he came to this restaurant and his inspo for his food and he told us it's from his travels. eg. why the schnitzel is thicker because he enjoys the thick katsu he had from Japan. He told us he recently sold two of his restaurants and decided to head up this restaurant after his travels. The chef actually goes around and sources ingredients directly from the farms and locally. We also appreciated the fresh pasta and thick cut schnitzel. We also absolutely love the eggplant and the croquettes too. Actually everything we had was a highlight and that's rare for me to find all the dishes impressive at a restaurant. Highly recommend order their bread service so you can use the bread to clean up the sauces from the remaining plates, as it's not included by default. I also love the charm of the plates and cutlery. They open a box of different knives you can pick a knife to use all vintage/second-hand and gave the feel that it's from grandma's home. Highly recommend this spot! The attention to detail, quality and personal service makes this spot special.

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The Oar - Lamorna - Part of dining area

Part of dining area

The Oar - Lamorna - Roasted eggplant

Roasted eggplant

The Oar - Lamorna - Outdoor patio

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Outdoor patio

Cottage Cravings - Locally made goods.

Cottage Cravings

4.4(9 reviews)
62.1 km
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Again, was not disappointed! Stopped by for lunch with a friend. Ordered the same chicken club on…read moreGF bread since it was so good last time. This time I also tried a salad on the side that was like a vinaigrette slaw made from mainly cauliflower - it was delicious and flavourful. My friend got the pulled pork sandwich with potato salad and said it was excellent! We were able to eat outside which was so nice. We both agreed, we'll be back next time we're in the neighbour.

Cottage Cravings only recently came to Bala after a fire at their original Gravenhurst location…read more last year left them looking for a new space. But I'm so glad they landed in our tiny, sleepy town: CC is about as close as it gets to a one-stop shop here. There aren't a lot of places where you can grab a coffee and sandwich, pick up cheese and charcuterie to take home, or grab wall art or dish towels for the cottage. I appreciate that the products here are so thoughtfully selected as well. Cottage decor can teeter on kitschy, but the selection at CC -- technicolor enameled outdoor dining sets, lake-themed hooked rugs, craftsman birdhouses -- is tasteful as well as fun. Popsicle makers and painted martini glasses give ideas. Food from local vendors means you don't have to wait for next week's farmers market to pick up those jams or condiments. And a bounty of healthful dining options from veggie paninis to fresh soups make a quick, delicious lunch. CC definitely makes a great addition to our little hamlet.

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Cottage Cravings - Soup/sandwich counter.

Soup/sandwich counter.

Cottage Cravings
Cottage Cravings

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Cast Iron Restaurant - Potato Latkes

Cast Iron Restaurant

4.2(12 reviews)
20.8 km

Outstanding service, food and atmosphere. A must if you're in the area (or not). The Brussels and…read moreBacon are a personal favourite. Kales Ceaser with Shrimp is mouth watering and highly recommended. Michela's service was top-notch (she also had wicked nail art!). Every recommendation she made was on point and went above my expectations. She was attentive and wonderful to talk to, but also respected our time together, leaving the table plenty of time to converse amongst ourselves. Can't wait to come back and try the Keto Chicken ...and Cheesecake. Michela - Thank you for helping make our trip put here a memorable one - we will definitely see you soon!!! Xoxo Caitlin, Andrew & Kathleen

I have never witnessed a place kick out a person with a service animal before. The customer showed…read morethe certificate to the staff, the dog barked, and they weee escorted to their seats. The second server approached the customers, she came in really hot, and said "if your dog barks it can't be in here" then the manager came in to the space and let them know they couldn't stay if the dog barks. The dog is very small, the three people were of colour, I'm unsure if this had anything to do with it, they didn't seem to mind their Caucasian customers. I would highly recommend anyone who likes dogs, respects people with disabilities or who aren't racist not support an establishment who clearly stands against all of this. Honestly I haven't seen people following their customer out and standing there bullying a person with a disability in front on the restaurant recording them after kicking them out. The manager also refused to hand the business card to the customer, and threw it on the table. Disgusting and shameful behaviour.

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Cast Iron Restaurant - Cast iron restaurant front

Cast iron restaurant front

Cast Iron Restaurant - Fish and Chips

Fish and Chips

Cast Iron Restaurant - Front of store

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Front of store

Trading Bay Dining Company - salad - Updated October 2026

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